ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN and Dangote partner for multiyear campaign including sponsorship of new show Africa Inc. * August 10th, 2026 CNN International Commercial (CNNIC) and Dangote Industries Limited are partnering for a new global, multiplatform campaign to showcase the scale, impact, and ambition of one of Africa's most influential industrial groups, while highlighting the continent's growing role in the global economy. As the largest conglomerate in West Africa, and on more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN's Isobel Yeung Reports in "Stacked: Inside the Enhancement Craze," for The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper * August 10th, 2026 NEW EPISODE PREMIERES SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 AT 8PM ET/PT NEW YORK, NY - (August 10, 2026) - The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper, a seven-time Emmy(r) Award-winning CNN Original, returns with an examination of the growing mainstream appeal of performance-enhancing drugs. "Stacked: Inside the Enhancement Craze" with CNN Internat more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Nikema Williams Joins Legislation to Ban ICE from Using TSA Data Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) co-sponsored the No TSA Data for ICE Act, introduced by Rep. Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), that would prevent the two agencies from coordinating to enforce the Trump administration's mass deportation agenda. In a dramatic violation of privacy rights, the Transportation and Security Administration is sharing passenger names, birth dates, a more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Atlanta Journal-Constitution Investigation Exposes How Slick Rick Jackson Cashes In On Hospital Bankruptcies and Failure to Expand Medicaid New investigative reporting from the Atlanta Journal-Constitutionreveals how Rick Jackson stands to profit from a broken health care system - as he gives predatory loans to a bankrupt hospital and seeks to profit off of its failure. According to the report, after an Alabama hospital filed for bankruptcy last yea more PR

TUCKER, Georgia, Aug. 10 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Bob Buresh Receives PSA Distinguished Poultry Industry Career Award, Sponsored by USPOULTRY * Bob Buresh, Ph.D., received the 2026 Poultry Science Association (PSA) Distinguished Poultry Industry Career Award, sponsored by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY). The honor recognizes outstanding contributions by an industry leader. As the award sponsor, USPOULTRY also makes an annual contri more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 11 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on Aug. 10, 2026: * * * Employer Guide to Colorado's Newest Workplace Laws and the State's 2026 Legislative Session Colorado lawmakers were busy in 2026, and employers must take note of a slew of new workplace laws enacted this year. Governor Jared Polis, in the final year of his final term, took a notably harder line against several high-profile labor bills this year, vetoing three of the session's most closely watched employee-side measures. But he also  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 11 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on Aug. 10, 2026: * * * Six Steps to Get Your Concussion Protocol Ready for the Upcoming Athletic Season As fall sports and tryouts approach, every school, athletic program, and youth sports organization should take a hard look at its concussion protocol. From a student safety and legal liability perspective, you need to make sure your written procedure clearly spells out how coaches and trainers identify, remove, and clear students to return to play after more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 10 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * Georgians can now sue cities that don't enforce laws. That's a good thing. * Georgia finds itself on the cutting edge of national policy by making a straightforward declaration: We deserve safe cities. When Gov. Brian Kemp signed House Bill 295, he did more than approve another publicsafety bill. He established a basic principle of local government -laws are not optional, and when officials refuse to enforce them, citizens should not more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 10 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Get to know Clemson University's incoming students * University News Clemson University is ready to welcome approximately 5,000 first-year students to main campus after another competitive admissions cycle. More than 66,000 first-year students applied for undergraduate admission to Clemson, including a record 11,163 from South Carolina. This is the first time Clemson has received more than 11,000 applications from South Carolina residents. This year,  more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Aug. 11 -- The Hawaii Agribusiness Development Corporation issued the following news release: * * * Hawaii Agribusiness Development Corporation Reorganizes Board Leadership, Mobilizes Major Statewide Infrastructure Investments Advancing its mission to expand local food production and strengthen Hawaii's agricultural future, the Hawaii Agribusiness Development Corporation (ADC) Board of Directors has elected its officers for a one-year term beginning this month. Board member Jayson Watts (Maui County representative) was ree more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has affirmed in part and taken no position in part on a finding of an administrative law judge of no Section 337 violation involving pre-stretched synthetic braiding hair and its packaging. The Commission instituted the investigation August 7, 2025, following a complaint by JBS Hair Inc. of Atlanta, Georgia. The complaint alleged that imported products infringed claims in four patents covering pre-stretched synthetic braiding hair and packaging. The administrative law judge iss more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 10 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Mercer to Welcome Class of 2030 for Opening Days * MACON, Ga. - Mercer University will begin its 194th academic year by welcoming an incoming freshman class of more than 1000, most of whom will move into their residence halls on the Macon campus this Friday and Saturday. The University will also welcome more than 100 transfer students entering upper classes. "Move-In Day is one of Mercer's most joyful traditions as it marks the beginning of a life-changing jour more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 10 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * More control, fewer taps: Delta Concierge expands to all SkyMiles Members * Delta Concierge, the digital assistant built into the Delta app to help customers get the support they need throughout their journey, is now available to 100% of SkyMiles Members, marking a major milestone less than a year after the tool first launched in beta. As a SkyMiles Member benefit, Delta Concierge uses the context of customers' Delta relationship (including  more PR

AUGUSTA, Georgia, Aug. 10 -- Augusta University posted the following news release: * * * Pair of IMMCG early-career researchers invited to join ATVB Editorial Board * A pair of early-career researchers for the Immunology Center of Georgia, part of the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, have earned significant recognition this summer. Redouane Aherrahrou, PhD, and Ravi Komaravolu, PhD, have both been invited to join the Editorial Board of Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, or ATVB, one of the premier publicati more PR

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: * * * Penn College honors Griegel with alumni award Pennsylvania College of Technology bestowed its Distinguished Alumni Award to Stephen E. Griegel during the Summer 2026 Commencement ceremony, held Aug. 8 at the Journey Bank Community Arts Center in Williamsport. Griegel, of Ellijay, Georgia, graduated from Penn College in 2007 with a bachelor's degree in information technology: security specialist concentration. He also earned two IT more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 11 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by Managing Directors of Government Finance Mariana Trujillo and Jordan Campbell: * * * Ranking the states most and least dependent on the federal government In some states, federal funds make up a modest share of government revenue, while in others they represent 40% of state and local budgets. - Federal aid accounts for about a quarter of state and local government revenues, helping fund everything from disaster recovery and food assistance to heal more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, 46 co-signers issued the following letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 4, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 RE: CMS-2454-IFC Dear Administrator Oz, We write to urge you to withdraw the Administration's interim fina more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, and Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following letter to Mehmet Oz, administrator of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 30, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 RE: CMS-2454-IFC Dear Administr more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Earns Recognition in 2026 IP Stars Rankings * Eleven Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys have been recognized by Managing Intellectual Property in the 2026 edition of IP Stars. The annual guide ranks law firms and lawyers based on research conducted by Managing IP, covering both contentious and non-contentious work. The following attorneys were recognized by IP Stars: Patent Stars * Robert Angle (N more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 11 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Earns Recognition in 2026 IP Stars Rankings Eleven Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys have been recognized by Managing Intellectual Property in the 2026 edition of IP Stars. The annual guide ranks law firms and lawyers based on research conducted by Managing IP, covering both contentious and non-contentious work. The following attorneys were recognized by IP Stars: Patent Stars * Robert Angle (National and Virginia) * Charles Bak more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 11 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Partner Kate Pennartz Selected for Leadership Dallas Class of 2027 DALLAS - Troutman Pepper Locke partner Kate Pennartz has been named to the Dallas Regional Chamber's 2027 class of Leadership Dallas, a curriculum that equips members to address the challenges and opportunities facing the Dallas region. For more information, see the press release. The Leadership Dallas program is designed to unlock leadership potential and inspire more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Aug. 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Unsocial kids may be happier than you think Beliefs about belonging and community create safe space to play solo, new study suggests By Savannah Peat The child who plays alone during recess may be perfectly content doing so, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. The research found that some elementary school children who appear unsociable actually just prefer being solo, as long as they know they belong in a broader social se more PR

YOUNG HARRIS, Georgia, Aug. 7 -- Young Harris College issued the following news: * * * New program helps students with career journey Taking that next step after graduation can be an intimidating experience for a college student. That's why Young Harris College is launching Professional Readiness & Experiential Programs. PREP is designed to help students develop the knowledge and skills needed for success after graduation. "It's all part of the academic journey for a college student," said Dr. David Jones, associate vice president for PREP more PR